Wang Lang Bakery

Just follow the fragrant aroma and you’ll find this bakery packed with many kinds of bread and pizza. The smell alone can get your appetite going.

The deal: A vast selection of breads—both sweet and savory—are on offer. The bestsellers, like shredded pork, sweet buttered buns and ham, often run out quickly, so it’s better to drop by early. You can also grab sandwiches if you want a mini meal.
The price: Sandwiches are B20. Stuffed breads are B35.
13 Trok Wang Lang, 02-866-1649. Open daily 9am-7pm.

Prasert Saimai

Thanks to Prasert Saimai, there’s no need to drive to Ayutthaya for authentic roti saimai (cotton candy wrapped in thin dough). This little stall has been offering the freshly made treats for over 20 years. Uncle Prasert is usually busy and has no time for chit chat. Just grab and go.

The deal: The thin green dough wraps are soft and have subtle pandanus hints, while the cotton candy stays dry for a long time without getting sticky. Roti and saimai is packed in ready-to-grab bags to ensure you get your order faster than at McDonald’s.
The price: B20 per set.
Across from Wang Lang Bakery, 081-633-5102. Open daily 8am-6pm.

Rod Dee Ded

If variety is what you seek, look no further than Rod Dee Ded. This shophouse has a seating capacity for up to 30 and sells khao muu daeng, pork noodles and many more dishes. It has appeared on various TV shows because of its popular fish maw soup.

The deal: Sitting attractively in the cooking booth in the front, the big plates of crispy moo krob and succulent red BBQ pork do a good job of luring hungry diners into the shop. Don’t forget to try the khao kha muu (rice topped with braised pork knuckle and pickle).
The price: B25-30.
333 Trok Wang Lang,02-412-7146. Open daily 6am-5pm.

Khanom Thai (No official name)

This little stall has only one medium-sized table, on which various colorful Thai desserts are on display. It’s fun to play a guessing game and see how many desserts you can identify correctly. Don’t be shy and ask the shopkeeper to explain those unidentified sweet treats. She is more than willing to do so.

The deal: Forget your personal trainer’s advice and feast on the tempting bite-sized khanom Thai. The options change daily, so keep your fingers crossed for your favorite dessert to be available on your visit.
The price: B10-20 for a set.
325/6 Trok Wang Lang, in front of Chai Seng Lee, 08-4675-6203. Open daily 9am-5pm.

“Smoothie shop”

Everyone knows two off-putting things about markets are that they’re hot and crowded. Which is where this smoothie stall with a cute shopkeeper comes in.
The deal: Carrot and orange smoothies feature a harmony of sour and sweet tastes. Iced coffee is also available for those who feel sleepy after a big meal.
The price: B20-30.
Trok Wang Lang. Open daily 8am-6pm.

Saimai Bamee Kiew Goong

Don’t confuse this with Prasert Saimai. Despite what its name suggests, this restaurant doesn’t offer roti saimai, but noodles. The restaurant is normally filled up at lunch with college students and office workers. Don’t expect much from the service, since the staff seem to be frustrated by clients all the time. But fortunately, the delicious noodles can make up for any surly service.

The deal: Its bamee kiew goong (noodles with shrimp dumplings) are the best bet here. The dumplings are juicy with generous shrimp stuffing and are a perfect match for firm noodles. The shop also offers tubtim krob to wash down the meal.
The price: B25-30.
325 Trok Wang Lang, 089-944-8024. Open Daily (closed every other Sunday) 7am-5pm.

Khao Chae Phetchaburi

Khao chae is a rare, traditional, refreshing dish that is usually only available in the summer. But at Khao Chae Phetchaburi you can have this specialty any day.

The deal: Owner Yui is passionate about rare, traditional recipes. She learned the khao chae (jasmine rice in iced fragrant water to be eaten with side dishes) recipe from her family in Phetchaburi province, so you can count on her for an authentic, heat-quenching meal. The stall also offers krong krang (deep-fried sweet dough). And if you visit the stall in the cool season, you will also get a chance to eat look-choob, a sweet, colorful, fruit-shaped dessert.
The price: B20.
Trok Wang Lang.,08-5163-1866. Open Daily 9am-4pm.

Raan Pa Inn (Auntie Inn’s)

109 Trok Wang Lang, 02-412-6901. Open Daily 10am-6.30pm.
Many Isaan dishes are offered in the friendly, no-frills atmosphere. Seats on the ground floor are better, as the second floor is often crowded with office workers.

The deal: Somtam hoi dong (papaya salad with preserved cockle) is the top seller, and serves as a nice alternative for those who don’t like pla raa. You can play it safe and opt for somtam khai khem (papaya salad with salted egg). Grilled pork is good to order if you are on a health kick, since there’s no fat to be seen. Don’t forget to tell the staff if you can’t take the heat, because the saap food here can set your tongue on fire.
The price: B25-50.
Trok Wang Lang.,085-163-1866. Open Daily 9am-4pm.

Guisto

The “employee of the month” award must go to the shopkeeper of this bakery stall. The kind uncle here is very generous, as he will insist on you tasting his cakes, and won’t let you go till you do; a great chance to sample them all!

The deal: There are four or five kinds of old-fashioned, Thai-style cakes on offer daily. So instead of rich, creamy, chocolate cake, you have light and enjoyable items like coffee, sangkaya (Thai egg custard), and coconut cakes. Brownies are also a big seller.
The price: B20 for a pack of cake, B40 for brownie.
Guisto Trok Wang Lang, in front of Amnuey Ice Cream House, 086-030-4142, 02-412-9594. Open Mon-Fri 11am-2pm.